Tidal energy scheme surges ahead after reaching two big milestones
Plans for a £590 million tidal lagoon in North Wales are forging ahead following two milestone developments. Mostyn SeaPower Ltd, a subsidiary of the Port of Mostyn, revealed they are now going out to tender for review of the initial design and costings for the...
Bumper crowds and deals worth £500,000 clinched at trade expo
Deals worth more than £500,000 were clinched at a two-day trade expo organised by a top Welsh food distribution company. Bumper crowds attended the Harlech Foodservice Food and Drink Expo which made a triumphant return after being cancelled last year because of Covid....
Boxing club punches above its weight thanks to recycled crooks’ cash
A fast-growing Flintshire amateur boxing club is launching new weekend training and coaching sessions for young people thanks to cash seized from criminals. Buckley Boxing Club was founded more than 100 years ago and has produced its fair share of champions and Welsh...
Meet Tipper the talented TV mouse with star quality
A stunt mouse with “star quality” that’s appeared in a blockbuster Netflix show and EastEnders is making her debut in a Welsh language TV comedy series. Tipper, the talented brown rodent, will feature in a key scene in one of the episodes in the second series of the...
Tears of joy as artwork by talented tenants goes on show
Tears of joy flowed as women from across Conwy saw their highly personal artworks go on display at an exhibition at a library. The show, Emerging Woman Art Journey, features 13 paintings produced by talented tenants of the Cartrefi Conwy housing association over the...
Meet Jack the catering assistant dubbed the Pendine Picasso
A catering assistant at a care home has been hailed a budding Picasso after creating a “fantastic” portrait of his late grandad who was one of their much loved residents. Jack Skinner’s captivating artworks have touched the hearts of residents and staff at Pendine...
Ex-soldier and police boss hail “brilliant” social enterprise
An ex-soldier who has struggled with drug addiction and PTSD is getting his life back on track thanks to a social enterprise that helps vulnerable people. Danny Chard, 33, says his life spiralled out of control after leaving the army when he ended up sleeping rough on...
New Rhyl factory in the frame for £3m sales in first year
A new factory making wooden frames for zero carbon modular homes is aiming for sales topping £3 million in its first year. The unit set up by Creating Enterprise at the former Travis Perkins depot in Cefndy Road, Rhyl, is providing work opportunities for young...
Major multilingual drive launched to attract more overseas visitors to North Wales
A major international campaign has been launched to attract high-spending overseas visitors to North Wales after the easing of Covid restrictions. One of the aims of the multi-lingual drive by North Wales Tourism is ensure that travellers from abroad can enjoy a...
Boost for “guardian angels” of homeless people in Wrexham
A big-hearted truck driver and his small band of helpers have been boosted in their efforts to provide a lifeline for homeless and vulnerable people in Wrexham. Every Wednesday night the group established by Matt Pyne distribute around 30 free meals from the town...
